NUJ seeks Minister for Labour Affairs THE NATIONAL Union of Journalists has called for immediate publication of Government proposals for legislation guaranteeing workers the right to collective representation and bargaining. The union is also calling for the appointment of a…
Statement by Séamus Dooley, Irish Secretary, on the death of Colm Murray Colm Murray was a remarkable figure in Irish journalism. In a profession characterised by professional rivalry and jealousy Colm had no enemies. He was admired for his wit,…
The NUJ was involved in establishing the Press Council of Ireland (PCI) and has played a pivotal role in the success of the council. Nominees may only serve two terms and Martin Fitzpatrick, Dublin branch chair and IEC member, is…
THE NATIONAL Union of Journalists has described as “off the wall” comments by Finance Minister Michael Noonan regarding the role of investigative journalists. In the wake of the publication of the Anglo Irish tapes transcripts Mr Noonan said “other people…
THE National Union of Journalists in Ireland is marking World Press Freedom Day with a series of events in Dublin. Union President Barry McCall demanded action to protect media plurality across Europe. Later the NUJ President joined senior NUJ and…
To mark World Copyright Day on Tuesday 23 April, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its European group, the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), launched a campaign to fight against unfair contracts. IFJ/EFJ called on their affiliates to launch…
The President of the National Union of Journalists has called on the Chairman of the UK Independence Party in Northern Ireland Cllr Henry Reilly “to clearly and unambiguously” withdraw his description of the local media in Armagh and Down as…
In the menu above, regular visitors will have noticed a new link, the Freelance Directory. This feature is still in testing, so we need your feedback. The intention is to create a directory of freelance journalists, so that potential clients/employers…
The second round of funding under the theme of migrant issues is now open. The round closes at 5pm on Friday, 15th March 2013. For further information on the guidelines and application process, please click here. The Mary Raftery Journalism…
